Hardness measurements of metals and alloys on standardized hardness scales:
Rockwell (HRC), Brinell (HB), Vickers (HV) and Shore (HSD)
Three additional scales H1, H2, H3 for calibration of selfdefined hardness scales/materials
Rm scale for determination of tensile strength
Typically suitable for components that are inaccessible for dynamic hardness testers (small articles, structures with thin walls, pipes, reservoirs, steel sheets etc.)
Leaves no visible indent on the tested article surface (crankshafts necks, mirrored surface, knives)